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- His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, and a Master of Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
- The latest appointment signals the company’s confidence in its long-term strategy and its determination to remain at the forefront of industrial estate development as international investment momentum continues building across Southeast Asia.
Bangkok Business PR News: Amata Corporation Public Company Limited (AMATA) has reinforced its long-term regional growth strategy by appointing former Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG) Chief Executive Officer and President Rungroj Rangsiyophas as its Strategic Advisor. The move comes as the company positions itself to capitalize on rising foreign investment flowing into ASEAN, driven by global manufacturers relocating production bases amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
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The appointment reflects Amata’s determination to strengthen strategic leadership as investment patterns continue to evolve across Asia. This Bangkok Business PR News report highlights how the company is preparing to seize fresh opportunities created by the accelerating “China Plus One” strategy, with multinational businesses increasingly seeking alternative manufacturing destinations. By bringing one of Thailand’s most respected industrial executives into its senior advisory team, Amata aims to reinforce policy direction, sharpen strategic decision-making, and accelerate its ambitious regional expansion agenda.
Veteran Executive Brings Extensive Regional Expertise
Rungroj Rangsiyophas is widely recognized as one of Thailand’s most accomplished industrial leaders. During his tenure as CEO and President of SCG from 2016 to 2023, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s regional presence while successfully steering operations through periods of global economic volatility. He also championed environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives alongside carbon reduction programs that strengthened SCG’s long-term sustainability strategy.
His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, and a Master of Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. Throughout his career, he has built extensive expertise in large-scale industrial management, mergers and acquisitions, crisis management and international business strategy. He also currently serves in key leadership positions across several listed and private-sector organizations.
Expansion Plans Target New Investment Wave
Amata believes Rungroj’s experience at both corporate and policy levels will strengthen the company’s competitive position as ASEAN continues attracting increasing foreign direct investment. The company is advancing a 10-billion-baht investment program focused on developing industrial estates and infrastructure across Thailand, Vietnam and new strategic locations in northern Laos.
The expansion is designed to establish stronger regional supply chains while providing manufacturers with modern production facilities as businesses diversify operations beyond China. Rising geopolitical risks, changing global trade dynamics, competitive operating costs and access to skilled labour have encouraged many international companies to reassess their manufacturing footprints, placing ASEAN at the centre of future industrial investment. At the same time, Amata is entering a significant phase of growth through the development of next-generation industrial cities. Strengthening its strategic advisory capabilities is expected to improve business development, enterprise risk management and long-term planning while boosting confidence among investors, stakeholders and international business partners.
Building Sustainable Industrial Cities
Alongside regional expansion, Amata remains committed to developing high-quality industrial cities supported by advanced infrastructure, investment promotion and new business opportunities that encourage sustainable industrial growth across the region.
The company continues to integrate ESG principles into every stage of development while pursuing its vision of creating “Industrial Cities of the Future” capable of supporting the changing needs of the modern global economy. The appointment of Rungroj further reinforces Amata’s commitment to responsible growth, stronger governance and strategic resilience during a period of profound transformation within the international industrial sector.
With global manufacturers continuing to diversify production networks and ASEAN emerging as a preferred investment destination, Amata believes strengthening its leadership team will enable the company to respond more effectively to shifting market conditions while capturing new opportunities for sustained regional expansion. The latest appointment signals the company’s confidence in its long-term strategy and its determination to remain at the forefront of industrial estate development as international investment momentum continues building across Southeast Asia.
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